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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 764,720.38, 1,147,006.02 and 232,246.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 764,720.38, 1,147,006.02 and 232,246.03 is: 348,346.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    764,720.38 : 1,147,006.02 = 232,246.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    764,720.38/1,147,006.02 = 232,246.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    764,720.38x = 1,147,006.02 × 232,246.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    764,720.38x = 266,387,594,531.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,387,594,531.10/764,720.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348,346.40

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